Griffin Monument can be seen from town in Silver Plume, and the hike up does not take too long. The highway noise fades as you get closer to the monument, and you can walk a little past the monument to see a cascading waterfall. There are informational signs along the trail and at the monument explaining the relevance of the surrounding mining history.

Matthew

November 19, 2023

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Griffin Monument can be seen from town in Silver Plume, and the run up does not take too long. The highway noise fades as you get closer to the monument, and you can jog a little past the monument to see a cascading waterfall. There are informational signs along the trail and at the monument explaining the relevance of the surrounding mining history.

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1. 7:30 Mine Trail — Silver Plume

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Historic mining trail with QR codes revealing Colorado's past, ending at a clifftop monument.

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Location: Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States

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